Sound Advice
What is the best health advice you have ever heard? I don’t know if I can quite pin down a specific health tid bit that trumps all, but I have found a wonderful quote that gives some sound health advice that anyone can follow. “Sometimes the most urgent and vital thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest.” – Ashleigh Brilliant It’s critical for your health to get enough rest each night. It’s one of those things that is just so easy, but many forget the real value of a simple good night’s rest. Prioritize your your day’s schedule and get the rest your body so desperately needs. Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Unsulfured Apricots by Trader Joe’s
I love dried apricots….you know, the ones that taste like you made them all by yourself in your handy dandy dehydrator. I don’t like the squishy apricots that have plenty of sulfur added, since it ruins the texture, taste, and everything else I love about dried apricots. Problem is, dried apricots with nothing added are hard to come by. Fortunately for you and me, Trader Joe’s sells Unsulfured Apricots that are quite delicious and reasonable priced! Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Grapeseed Vegenaise® by Follow Your Heart®
Looking for a mayonnaise replacement that has real ingredients and actually tastes good? You’re in luck! This year, I discovered Vegenaise®, and I think my search for a healthy mayo replacement has finally paid off! Grapeseed Vegenaise® Ingredient List Expeller-Pressed Grapeseed Oil, Filtered Water, Brown Rice Syrup, Apple Cider Vinegar, Non-GMO Soy Protein, Sea Salt, Mustard Flour, Lemon Juice Concentrate. As you can see, this product is Vegan, Gluten Free, and Dairy Free. Benefits of Grapeseed Vegenaise® First of all, All Vegenaise® products are made up of real ingredients – no preservatives, like most mayo’s out there. Without preservatives, it makes sense that Vegenaise® is very low in sodium! I specifically choose the Grapeseed Vegenaise® due to the health benefits of Grapeseed oil. Grapeseed oil is much more beneficial than canola oils, and it’s a great source of essential fatty acids and...
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Today Is Always The Perfect Day To Start
Too many “diets” and “new ways of life” start on Monday. If you have resolved to start exercising on a Wednesday, why wait until the following Monday to get started? Start now! Here’s an excellent quote I came across this last week, and it should serve as a reminder to all of you who wait until Monday to start making positive changes in your life. “A year from now you will wish you had started today” – Karen Lamb If you need to start exercising or eat healthy, don’t wait until tomorrow. You have the ability to start right now. Start today, and continue on for the rest of your life. Don’t live your life continually thinking “I’ll start tomorrow” or “I’ll start someday…when I’m ready” or “on Monday”. If you continue thinking like this, chances are, you will...
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Feel Young, No Matter What Birthday You are Celebrating
Today is my birthday! It’s also the first time in a long time where I truly feel that “age is just a number”. Why? Well, I have really been focused on my health this past year. I exercise on a regular basis and I eat extremely healthy. The results? I feel younger than I have felt in years! As a birthday present for myself, I decided to start out my day with a great cardio workout. For breakfast, I had my favorite post-workout shake, and enjoyed the day with my hubby. Happy Birthday to me! How to Feel Younger If you want to feel young, you have to be young. What does that really mean? Exercise. The secret to eternal youth is exercise, and I believe that far too many people underestimate the power of regular exercise. Why else...
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Nutrition For Dummies vs. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Total Nutrition
I have found that many people would like to learn more about Nutrition and how to eat healthier, but they just don’t know where to start. I am a huge advocate on becoming self-educated, especially when it comes to Nutrition. You need to know how to take care of yourself! To help you get started with your Nutrition education, I have reviewed the following two books: -Nutrition for Dummies (4th Edition) written by Carol Ann Rinzler -The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Total Nutrition (4th Edition) written by Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. I have provided a complete list of the table of contents, and my review for each book. In the end, you make the call on which book would be right for you. I’ll also give you my opinion about which one I would choose! Table Of Contents...
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Are you Committed?
“Commitment leads to action. Action brings your dream closer.” – Marcia Wieder I thought that this was such a great quote. So many people want to change their lives for the better, yet they aren’t willing to commit to themselves and really make it happen. Unfortunately, you are not likley to reach your weight loss goals (for example) in just two weeks. It takes time. Fortunately, the time and effort you put towards your health are going to be worth it in the end. Focus on the end goal and you will ultimately reach your goals. Fall back a couple of steps? That’s OK. That’s life! Just get yourself back on track sooner rather than later and keep moving forward. Tell me what you have done to commit to yourself and reach your goals! Feel free to follow us,...
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Coconut Spray Oil by Spectrum®
I love spray oils for a lot of reasons. With spray cans, you end up using less oil. It’s great for greasing pans. It’s easy, and you don’t need to use any extra utensils. The problem with spray oils? A lot of spray oils available on the market today use vegetable oil. You know how I feel about that, right? I recently found Spectrum’s Coconut Spray Oil, which is made with organic refined coconut oil and is naturally expeller-pressed from organically grown coconuts. This is fantastic news because I love coconut oil! This spray oil has a clean and natural flavor, and it’s great for multiple uses. Need to cook eggs? Just spray the pan! Need to bake muffins? Spray the little tin cups! This is a wonderful find, and I hope you are as excited as I am! (I seriously wish...
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Twinkie’s Challenge: Exercise Regularly
We’ve all been told that we are supposed to exercise on a regular basis, since it’s healthy for us. But why should you and I exercise on a regular basis? Is the effort worth the sacrifice? I am challenging each of you to make exercise a part of your life, and I suggest you check out some of the benefits that are associated with regular exercise. Define “Regular Exercise” In order to benefit from regular exercise, you need to start somewhere. What’s considered “regular exercise”? In general, adults need to exercise for about three to five times a week, for 20 – 40 minutes. Health Benefits of Regular Exercise There are plenty of reasons why you should take on this challenge of making exercise a part of your life. I will list some of the top benefits of exercise,...
Read More“Must See” Educational Shows
There aren’t a lot of shows that I feel is a “must see”, since I feel most of the shows out there are a complete waste of time. True story. I am very passionate about health education, and the following previews will introduce you to some enlightening shows that provide information about the food industry and your health that I feel you need to know as a consumer. The following shows I consider a “must see”, and I encourage you to make it a priority to education yourself on topics when it concerns your health and well being. After all, your health is the most valuable thing you have. Burzynski: Cancer Is Serious Business Food, Inc. Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Supersize Me Feel free to follow us, however you...
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